Kobe Bryant Tattoos

Kobe Bryant tattoos, ranked by fans of the sexy star and of body art. Nicknamed the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant is a professional basketball player who famously played for NBA champions the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant began playing basketball at 3 years old and made his NBA debut in 1996 after he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets. Since then, Bryant has been named the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player in 2008. Bryant also lead the Lakers to multiple championships including a historic "Three-peat" winning streak from 1999 to 2002. In addition, Bryant played with the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, winning gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2012 London Olympics.

Kobe Bryant's tats honor the people in his life that are most important to him and remind him of how far he's come in the entertainment industry. Bryant has at least 6 tattoos, each with a special meaning or memory. Kobe Bryant body art includes an homage to his wife Vanessa, with a butterfly crown, angel wings and her name inked on his right should and bicep. Bryant got the tattoos dedicated to Vanessa following a 2003 sexual assault scandal. Bryant also has tats of the names of his daughters on his forearm.

Similar to other stars that have tattoos, such as LeBron James Tats or Allen Iverson Inked, Kobe Bryant has made headlines several times as he has added a new tattoo to his collection. He is one of the hottest tattooed celebrities and famous people with tattoos.

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